Spiced Pear Risotto
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min.
YIELD: 10 servings.
We love risotto and are always in search of fun and different ways to prepare it. I like to serve this fruity version with pork tenderloin.—Kim Berto, Port Orchard, Washington
Ingredients
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6 cups chicken broth
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1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
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1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
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1 garlic clove, minced
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 cups uncooked arborio rice
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1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
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Dash cayenne pepper
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1/4 cup apple cider or juice
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1 large pear, peeled and chopped
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
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Chopped chives, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, red pepper and garlic in butter until tender, about 3 minutes.
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2.
Add the rice, five-spice powder and cayenne; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add cider. Cook and stir until all the liquid is absorbed.
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3.
Add warm broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. (Cooking time is about 25 minutes.)
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4.
Add the pear, 1/4 cup cheese and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. If desired, top with chopped chives.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 293 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 675mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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